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Starling Bank Plans Asian Expansion

Top UK-based digital bank, Starling Bank, is looking to expand its footprint beyond the borders of the UK, according to a report. Starling is preparing to launch operations in Asia, but apparently not with its own brand but by partnering with an Asian bank that… Read More

Starling Bank CEO Decided to Exit Firm Following £1 Billion Drop in Valuation: Report

Anne Boden, an iconic Fintech CEO who is the founder of digital bank Starling Bank, revealed that she would be stepping down from the bank last month. Recently, more information on the exit of Boden has been revealed. Reportedly, Boden decided to step down from… Read More

Iconic Fintech Founder Anne Boden Announces Exit as CEO of Starling Bank

Anne Boden, the founder of Starling Bank – a top UK digital bank, is to step aside as CEO on 30 June. Boden will remain on the Board as a non-executive director. John Mountain, Starling’s COO, will take over as interim CEO to lead the… Read More

UK’s Starling Bank to Create New Jobs, Announces Launch of Manchester Office

Starling Bank has chosen Barings’ Landmark in Manchester to house its new office in the North. The digital bank intends “to create up to 1,000 new jobs for the region to fulfil roles across the company, including in operations, engineering, data science and cybersecurity.” The… Read More

UK’s Starling Bank Introduces 1-Year Fixed Saver for Business Clients Offering 2.5%

Starling Bank is rolling out its first savings product for small businesses offering a competitive fixed interest rate of 2.5% “over one year on balances of £2,000 or more.” The new 1-Year Business Fixed Saver is “built seamlessly into the app.” Account holders can “transfer… Read More

UK’s Starling Bank Expects to More than Quadruple Pre-Tax Profits in Annual Results

Starling Bank expects to “more than quadruple its pre-tax profits in its Annual Results for the year ending 31 March 2023.” According to an update shared with CI, the bank “generated annualized pre-tax profits of more than £250 million on the back of almost £600… Read More

Digital Banking: UK’s Starling Bank to Launch Fixed Saver Product

Starling Bank is rolling out its first savings product offering “a guaranteed return of 3.25% over one year on balances of £2,000 or more.” The new Starling 1-Year Fixed Saver is “built seamlessly into the Starling app for maximum visibility and control.” Starling personal current… Read More

Starling Bank Reports Profit, Revenue Almost Doubles

Starling Bank, a leading UK digital bank, has reported its first full year profit as overall metrics improve. Anne Boden, founder and Chief Executive of Starling Bank, commented on the results: “With our first full year of profitability, we’ve placed ourselves firmly in a category… Read More

UK’s Starling Bank Signs Up “Lionesses” for its UEFA Women’s EURO 2022 National Sponsorship

  Starling Bank has launched a campaign that “celebrates” women’s football as part of its national support of the UEFA Women’s EURO 2022 tournament. The ‘Our Time’ campaign highlights the glass ceilings that continue “to be broken for the women’s game, while nodding to Starling’s… Read More

Digital Banking: UK’s Starling Bank Doubles Cardiff Headcount

Starling Bank, the digital bank, has reportedly doubled the size of its Cardiff office and “created hundreds of new jobs as its growth continues.” 868 employees are based in the region, “a 117% increase on the bank’s original 2020 pledge to hire 400.” As mentioned… Read More

Starling Bank Raises £130 Million at £2.5 Billion Valuation

Starling Bank, a top digital bank operating in the UK, has raised more money. According to multiple reports, Starling has raised £130 million at a £2.5 billion valuation. It was reported that Starling may use some of the new money to target acquisitions to complement… Read More

Stefano Vaccino Joins Fintech Founders Network to Support UK Fintech Agenda

The team at Yapily reveals that their founder and CEO, Stefano Vaccino, has become the newest member of Fintech Founders, which is a network of the United Kingdom’s Fintech entrepreneurs offering an opportunity for “better collaboration with government, regulators, and other influencers across the financial… Read More

UK’s Starling Bank Launches Campaign to Get Business Owners to “Break Free” from Traditional Banks

UK’s digital bank Starling has reportedly launched a new advertising campaign that “encourages small business owners to break free from their incumbent bank.” As mentioned in a release, the campaign, created specifically for Starling Bank by Wonderhood Studios, is the second “under Starling’s new platform… Read More

UK based Digital Bank Starling Provides Update on Women in Finance Charter, Firm Reports 2.5M+ Customer Accts

UK’s digital banking platform Starling Bank has provided some end-of-year updates. As we look ahead to 2022, Starling Bank notes that diversity is at “the heart” of their company. They believe that “regardless of who you are, it is your knowledge, skills and experience that matter.”… Read More

UK based Digital Bank Starling Reports Record Investment and Strong Growth Planned by Small Businesses

Two-thirds of the UK’s small business leaders (63%) feel “lonely” in their role, which could prevent their firm from “reaching its full potential,” according to an update from UK-based digital bank Starling. Of 1,046 business leaders surveyed by Starling Bank, seven in ten (70%) say… Read More

UK based Digital Bank Starling Acquires £1B Mortgage Loan Book from Kensington Mortgages

UK-based digital banking platform, Starling Bank has reportedly acquired a mortgage book valued at about £1 billion as the Fintech tries to challenge the United Kingdom’s established banks. Starling Bank has reportedly obtained the home loans portfolio from Kensington Mortgages, which offers financing for clients… Read More

UK’s Digital Bank Starling to Offset its Carbon Emissions Yearly from 2021 and Aim for Net Zero Target

UK-based digital bank Starling recently confirmed that it has committed to “a one third reduction target in its carbon emissions by 2030 and to offset carbon emissions from its own operations and supply chain annually from 2021.” As noted by Starling Bank in a release:… Read More

UK’s Digital Bank Starling Introduces Bills Manager to help Consumers Better Manage their Funds

UK-based digital bank Starling Bank is launching Bills Manager, in order to help clients with settling their bills in a timely manner and better managing their funds. The new feature, one of the “most requested,” offers clients the option to have a Direct Debit or… Read More

UK based Digital Banking Platform Starling Explains How to Set Your Own Contactless Payments Limit

The team at UK’s digital bank Starling notes that they always want their clients to be in control of their funds. That’s why they are introducing a feature that allows customers to set their own limit for contactless payments made with their debit cards, “up… Read More

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